Dr. Philip Kaplan M.D.
Ophthalmologist
41 Maple Ave Bay Shore NY, 11706About
Dr. Philip Kaplan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Bay Shore, NY. Dr. Kaplan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kaplan can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Kaplan can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1960
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1960
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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